Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10EA/BX 10BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10EA/BX 10BX/CS

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a non-adhesive dressing that forms a soft gel, supports a moist wound environment, and can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline. The calcium alginate material is soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to suit different wound shapes.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Wound care settings that need a sterile non-adhesive dressing
• Applications where a conformable dressing helps fit wound shape
• Dressing changes where one-piece removal or saline washout is preferred

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive gel formation helps reduce adherence to delicate healing tissue
• Soft, conformable design can be molded, folded, or cut for varied wound shapes
• Can be removed in one piece or washed out with saline for easier dressing changes
• Absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate to help manage drainage
• Sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square format for wound care use

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds with moderate to high exudate
• Filling or covering wound areas where a dressing may need to be molded or folded
• Supporting a moist wound environment at the wound surface
• Dressing changes where gentle removal from the wound bed is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds rather than low-drainage wounds.
• Wear time can be up to 7 days, depending on wound nature and exudate volume.
• The dressing may be molded, folded, or cut when wound shape calls for a closer fit.
• Alginate fiber release can occur with fiber-based alginates, though the bonding technique in this product is described as reducing it.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing meant for? AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Does the dressing adhere to the wound bed? No. This is a non-adhesive dressing that forms a soft gel and is described as not adhering to delicate healing tissues in the wound bed.
• How is the dressing removed? The dressing can be lifted out of the wound in one piece or washed out with saline.
• Can this dressing be shaped for different wound areas? Yes. The material is very soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to meet a range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How long can the dressing remain in place? The dressing may remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.